Finding the Third Proportional to 804,599 and 1,726,027
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Solution
The third proportional to 804,599 and 1,726,027 is: 3,702,675.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
804,599 : 1,726,027 = 1,726,027 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
804,599/1,726,027 = 1,726,027/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
804,599x = 1,726,027 × 1,726,027 - Step 4: Simplify right side
804,599x = 2,979,169,204,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,979,169,204,729/804,599 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,702,675.75
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